Strategic Dimension of the Afghan Jihad

Zia had started with Afghanistan, added held Kashmir in his scheme of things, and later expanded his canvas by including Central Asia. Perhaps only he knew how he would achieve his objectives. However, he had overstretched his ambitions.

Cross-border attacks from Afghanistan suddenly increased, confirms FO

In the last few days, incidents along Pak-Afghan border have significantly increased, wherein, Pakistani security forces are being targeted from across the border.

Nestlé Pakistan publishes Creating Shared Value report highlighting its sustainability agenda

The 'Nestlé in Society Report 2021' explores how Nestlé is contributing positively by improving lives and ensuring sustainable business practices with respect for the planet.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches spy satellite

The US National Reconnaissance Office sent a classified payload on a previously used rocket for the first time

Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) resigns

Under Azfar Ahsans' leadership, the Board of Investment successfully instituted 125 regulatory reforms (Asaan Karobar Program). The Board also established the Pak-China Business Investment forum and signed the framework agreement with China under his chair.

Hamza Shafqaat replaced by Irfan Nawaz Memon as DC Islamabad

Mr. Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, a BS-19 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted as Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory, Islamabad, under Interior Division, is transferred and directed to report to Establishment Division, with immediate effect and until further orders.

Suspected PMLN members arrested for beating Pak Army soldier released

PML-N leader Khawaja Salman Rafique’s guards had severely beaten a serving army officer and broken his arm. The incident took place on Feroze Pur Road on April 13, when PML-N hooligans stopped Major Haris’s car while he was going home.

Government revisits the decision not to increase petrol prices

Miftah wrote on Twitter that the "decision announced last night" to continue with the prevalent subsidies "was a tough one and will have to be revisited." He added that at the current pricing, the "government was losing Rs. 21 per litre on petrol and Rs. 52 per litre on diesel."

How big a loss to Russia is the sinking of the warship?

Ukraine says the Moskva's fate was sealed by a missile strike launched by its forces from the coast which ripped open the hulking Soviet-era ship's hull.

Danish politician burns copy of Holy Quran amid protests

While Paludan was burning the Holy Quran, riots broke out as residents protested against the burning of the Holy Quran. The crowd shouted at Paludan. Riots broke out and three police officers suffered minor injuries.

Media: A hope for good governance in Pakistan?

The general public can communicate with members of the Pakistani bureaucracy who are already engaged on social media sites such as Twitter. People can now digitally send their message to the appropriate authorities/audience without having to wait in lines.

Overseas Pakistanis protest against “regime change”

Waving large Pakistani flags of Pakistan and Tehreek-e-Insaf, shouting slogans like "imported Hakumat Na-Manzoor," protestors marched the streets of capitals like Berlin, Ottawa, Washington, and London.